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Growing up I moved houses often and things were constantly changing. I wanted to have control over my life, so I turned to my food because I could control it. At the age of 8, before I even knew what the heck anorexia was, I was starving myself in hopes of satisfying my desire to have something secure and the same. By the age of 10 I was 5'2" 59 lbs at my lowest. I went to rehab a few times and that helped me get back on my feet, but I had to make the decision to choose life....

Social media is in many ways a black hole to get lost ruminating on what we do not have, who we are not, what we cannot do, what we are missing out on, etc. It can be toxic, the temptation to show only the highlights. On the flip side, it allows us to express ourselves and inspire. We can create a unique sense of community and help others without ever even seeing their face. We can absolutely use it for good--that is the #IBLVMovement to me. As an athlete for IBLV, I am finally sharing my story. Most know me...

"A friend told me to tell 'my story'. That it has the ability to reach out and touch someone’s life in a positive way. It’s difficult to think like that since I really haven’t figured out how to find the positive in my story. I have no problem telling people the shit ive gone through and the horrible things ive done to others and myself. I’ve come to realize that I actually haven’t accepted my past. When I tell people about my past it feels like I’m telling someone elses story. I have become so disconnected from my past that...